Phrases with «penury»

Penury refers to a state of extreme poverty or destitution in which a person or community lacks the resources to meet their basic needs, such as food, shelter, and clothing. It denotes a severe scarcity of money or possessions, resulting in a life of extreme hardship and deprivation. Full definition

Sentences with «penury»

  • Also coming in was highly promising German international midfielder Marko Marin from Werder Bremen for # 7 million, Brazilian international wonderkid Oscar from Internacional for the cheap at # 25 million, Cesar Azpilicu - something from Marseille for # 7 million, Victor Moses from Wigan for # 9 million, and the younger brother of Eden Hazrd for a relative penury of # 0.5 million from Lens. (arsenalindiasupporters.com)
  • This is because there is life after sports as some Nigerians sports personalities live in penury despite excelling in their chosen sports. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
  • In trying to equate Liam's sudden descent into penury with the plight of his country's deprived underclass, however, Boorman ends up with a film as unconvincing as Cattrall's Irish accent. (bbc.co.uk)
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